A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2622126 Details
Epoch: 121 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2623517 epoch_slot_no: 9917 block_no: 2622003 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4456 time: 2019-05-24 04:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfa4d3285a6e405030800590d874d74fae50d9f71a6f6932b1ca17a37f9b4f94aBlock Operator
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